| titanium | <chemistry, element> An elementary substance found combined in the minerals manaccanite, rutile, sphene, etc, and isolated as an infusible iron-gray amorphous powder, having a metallic luster. It burns when heated in the air. Atomic weight: 48.1 Abbreviation: Ti Origin: NL, fr. L. Titani or Titanes, Gr, the sons of the earth. (30 Mar 1998) |
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| titanium dioxide | TiO2;contains not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% of TiO2, calculated on the dry basis; used in creams and powders as a protectant against external irritations and solar rays. (05 Mar 2000) |
| titanium greenfield ivc filter | <radiology> Advantages: low profile: 14.3 Fr introducer sheath, percutaneous placement, lack of ferromagnetic properties, low recurrent PE rate (3-5%), low IVC thrombosis rate (1-9%), successful placement (97%) disadvantages: maximum caval diameter = 28mm, tilting/leg assymetry, difficult placement from left femoral approach see also: indications (12 Dec 1998) |
| nickel titanium | <dentistry> An especially strong orthodontic wire which allows for rapid tooth movement. (08 Jan 1998) |
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